Look for these print and online resources to conduct research about solar energy, climate and weather. Click the online links provided, or look for the print sources in your school or public library.
Britannica Online School Encyclopedia is an online publication of Britannica and Compton Encyclopedia that includes:
- Merriam Webster’s Dictionary
- Reference magazines and journal articles
- Websites
- Educational activities and resources
Access to the online encyclopedia permits users to choose an elementary, middle school or high school level to access age-appropriate information on virtually any topic. Explore topics by typing their subject in the search bar, or they may browse topics and select a subject area of interest, each providing a quick A-Z search.
The Environment Encyclopedia by Ruth Eblen (Dewey Reference: 363.7003)
- An eleven-volume print reference source that explores environmental content and issues such as acid rain and alternative fuel resources.
- Each volume covers a range of content, stressing the relationship between humans and environmental concepts and issues. (ISBN: 0395550416)
Hands-on Science Centers: A Directory of Interactive Museums and Sites in the United States by Victor Danilov is a print resource. (Dewey Reference: 507)
- Contains a 30-page history of science centers in the U.S.
- Presents detailed entries of more than 260 museums and sites that allow visitors to handle, touch, and interact with museum models and exhibits.
- Listings include a history of the center, a description, and information such as address, hours of operation, and admission fees.
- A valuable resource for anyone wanting to learn about or travel to first-rate, hands-on science museums across the country. (ISBN: 078644875X)
The Mother Earth news
almanac: a guide through the seasons is
a paperback reference source.
- Offers projects and suggestions for everything from planting an organic garden to money-saving hints, including alternative energy concepts.
- A publication dedicated to conserving Earth’s natural resources.
- The book is a compilation of the bi-monthly magazine issues dating back to 1973.
A subject guide to quality Websites by Paul Burden is a print resource that is suitable for researcher of all
ages. (Dewey Reference: 025.04)
- Websites were evaluated for ease of navigation, arrangement, authority, currency, relevance, and scope.
- Entries contain the site name, URL, and an annotation about the site.
- Users can search for websites by using the Table of Contents general topics, or use the name and subject indexes to find specific topics, such as energy, environment, or government search engines. (ISBN: 9780810876941)
The World almanac and book of facts 2011 is a hard back print
reference source.
- Includes thousands of reliable facts and statistics, useful maps, tables, charts, color photos, and illustrations.
- Suitable for educators and students of all ages
- Science topics such as climate, weather and solar energy can be found using the index.
- A single volume that includes a CD-Rom and index. (ISSN: 00841382)
The world almanac for kids,
2008 is an illustrated paperback
reference source.
(Dewey Reference: 031.02) - Contains color illustrations and maps, and many fun facts on a wide range of topics, including weather, the environment, science, and museums.
- The Table of Contents and index can help the user find information quickly.
(ISBN: 1600570593)
The World Book
encyclopedia
is a renowned hard back, print reference source.
- An illustrated, 22-volume set indexed by subject and suitable for all ages.
- Highly recommended for grade school libraries and children's reference shelves.
- Features an A-Z general encyclopedia, with sections on how to use World Book, research aids, and a comprehensive index.
- Explores topics about solar energy, climate, and weather and virtually any other topic.
- Each volume also includes a general index.
- Tailored for students in elementary and middle schools, World Book Student includes all the articles from the print versions of the World Book Encyclopedia, plus thousands of additional articles, learning resources, and research tools.
- Contains rich multimedia
- Educator tools
- Student activities
